The body, in the menopause, undergoes important changes that can not be ignored, such as:
- Increased abdominal fat;
- Hair thinning (thinner and brittle wigs);
- Weakening of nails;
- Dry skin ;
- Vaginal dryness.
These changes occur because the ovaries fail to produce estrogen and progesterone and this situation is physiological, that is, it is normal and expected, and all healthy women will face this process at the end of their reproductive phase.
In addition to these symptoms, the woman may experience symptoms such as sexual disinterest, low self-esteem, irritability and emotional instability, and depending on the severity of these symptoms, the gynecologist may indicate hormone replacement therapy.
Hormone replacement therapy is the use of medications that contain hormones similar to those produced by the ovaries, but in a lower concentration. These, when used correctly, can help decrease the symptoms of menopause by making the woman better adapt to this phase of her life.
